We couldn’t find wireless devices on this PC Windows error

Most Windows 11/10 PCs nowadays have a wireless (Wi-Fi) network adapter, which is visible as an icon. Whenever there are any wireless networks in range, Windows automatically detects them. If, for some unknown reason, your Windows can’t find wireless devices connected to a network, here are a few troubleshooting steps you may try.

We couldn’t find wireless devices on this PC error in Windows 11/10

First off, make sure the Sharing feature is turned on by clicking on Turn sharing on or off, as the feature helps you connect devices or PCs on a network. You can join a HomeGroup to switch this feature on and use it for sharing pictures, music, videos, documents and printers with other users in HomeGroup.

Check if your computers wireless capability is turned off in Windows.

Ensure Bluetooth is On. Often, we forget to turn on the Bluetooth and bang our PC on the table in despair. To check if Bluetooth is turned on – Open Windows Settings by pointing mouse cursor to the top-right corner of the screen and clicking Search. In Windows 10 you will get this setting under Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.

Then, follow the same procedure as for the ‘Advanced Printer setup’, i.e. enter Bluetooth in the search box, click Settings and then click ‘Turn wireless communication on or off’. Immediately after that, click the Bluetooth control under Wireless devices to turn it on.

Before connecting to a network device, such as a printer or another PC, make sure these devices are turned on. This is one of the most common mistakes we all make.

If the device connected to the network is a printer, try using ‘Advanced printer setup’. For this, enter the keyword ‘Advanced Printer setup’ in the search box of ‘Search charms-bar’. Then, choose ‘Settings’ instead of apps and from the left-hand corner and select the option – Advanced Printer setup. Next, select a printer that you want to be listed, or simply enter the name of the printer, or choose one of the other options. Click Next and follow the instructions.

If all is fine good. But if the problem persists, try using the Network and Internet Troubleshooter. It can fix some common problems. Else, open the HomeGroup troubleshooter. Type troubleshooting in the search box, click Settings, and select Troubleshooting. Click Network and Internet, and then tap or click HomeGroup. You might be asked for the administrator password or to confirm your choice.

You could also try the built-in Hardware and Devices troubleshooter and see if it helps.

Hope something helps.

Related: Windows doesn’t have a network profile for this device.